Back in 2002, we said:

...You’ll only object if you tend to view speed bumps as a distraction from tuning the radio. The steering has some of the Ford heavyweight feel, but it’s easy and a sensual pleasure to dial in everything from a smart lane change to a tire-chirping hairpin. In all the SVT’s handling is a noticeable and worthwhile improvement over an already good setup. Cue style Inside and out, the SVT Focus bears subtle differences from the stock ZX3. The front end wears a deeper front air dam with big bullet fog lamps... Read More